The national forests in New Mexico include Carson, Gila, Lincoln, Santa Fe and Cibola, the latter of which encompasses areas surrounding Albuquerque, including the East Mountains. State Forester Laura McCarthy said staffing cuts, budget restrictions and other federal hurdles are making it harder for the national forests to protect their communities. “It takes experience to […]
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Anti-Exxon protestors removed from Balloon Fiesta after daring visitors to drink fake ‘produced water’
Visitors to opening weekend of the ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta were greeted by an unexpected protest against the event’s main sponsor. Satirical protestors supported by WildEarth Guardians and the The Yes Men dressed as sales representatives of a fake oil and gas company, Exxtreme Energy, and offered samples of the company’s “new hydration and […]
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UNM scientist advocates for insect conservation
Bugs are important. Even the ones who bother us. That’s the gist of the message of scientists at the University of New Mexico Museum of Southwestern Biology, who made a presentation last week to the Corrales Village Council. Dewey DeVivi, a museum technician and volunteer coordinator, said their main role is as pollinators. For example, […]
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We need the rain, but…
East Mountain residents waded through a wet weekend. According to RainDrop.farm, a weather tracking site, approximately 1.8 inches of rain fell on Cedar Crest Sunday mid-afternoon, quickly causing arroyos and canyons to fill with rushing water. Patrons at Flamez Fusion restaurant along NM-14 captured video of rising waters rushing along Arroyo San Antonio. Buffalo Alley, […]
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Preparedness is preferred in Placitas
What would Placitas residents do if a fire, flood or other emergency befell the community? One local group is working to ensure everyone in Placitas has an answer to that question. The Placitas Resilience & Emergency Preparedness Alliance (PREP), formed in March, wants to share information and resources that will help residents prepare for an […]